Tooling

Tooling

Second-Stage Ejection Without a Second Set of Ejector Plates

Progressive Components says its Ejector Accelerators can be used when additional pin travel is required to release molded parts from lifters, stripper plates or deep core features.

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Tooling

Slide Components Can Run Greaseless, Provide New Side Actions

Progressive Components says the Z-Series proprietary treatment guarantees long-term operation and durability, while there are also new side-action options for greaseless applications.

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Mold Simulation

How to Achieve Simulation Success, Part 1: Model Accuracy and Mesh Decisions

Molding simulation software is a powerful tool, but what you get out of it depends very much on your initial inputs. Follow these tips to create the most successful simulation possible.

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Tooling

Ejector Range Enlarged

Hasco says the approximately 600 additional new versions gives its ejector portfolio maximum demolding flexibility.

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Tooling

Mold-Lifting Rings Ease Tool Handling, Movement

PCS Company’s CODIPRO mold-lifting rings with hoist rings and eyebolts are available with simple, double or triple articulation.

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New Tool Steel Qualified for Additive Manufactured Molds and Dies

Next Chapter Manufacturing says HTC-45 — an optimized H-13 — will offer superior thermal transfer and longer tool life.

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Nexa3D Acquires Addifab

The maker of polymer 3D printers and the creator of technology for injection-molding-ready printed tooling are fully joined after announcing a collaboration last year.

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Tooling

Mold Designer, Mold Maker and Mold Repair Technician of the Year to be Named

The winners of the annual awards, including the new repair prize, will be announced at PTXPO by the Society of Plastics Engineers’ Mold Technologies Division.

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The Impact of Hydraulics on Tool Design, Practical Uses — Part 2 of 2

Here are more tips on using hydraulically actuated devices on your tools.

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The Impact of Hydraulics on Tool Design -- Part 1 of 2

Get a better understanding of their use, proper sizing, and how the tool design and setup in the machine can impact failures in manufacturing.

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